Category Archives: Increase Your Vocabulary

Word Nerd Wednesday – Indubitable

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Hello Word Nerds! I hope this Wednesday treats you well. If you remember, last week I have you a very short word—duff—and asked you whether you knew what it meant. It might only have a few letters, but it is … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – Duff

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Happy Wednesday, Word Nerds! I have a very short word for you today that I came across in a manuscript I’m editing. It’s not a particularly glamorous word, and I’ve heard it used in various forms before, but I’d never … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – Widdershins

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Hello Word Nerders! Welcome to Wednesday! Have you ever heard a word that really tickled your ears? Or come across a word which, for absolutely no reason other than the sound it makes, made you think, “I have to find some … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – Prestidigitation

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Welcome to Word Nerd Wednesday—and boy, do I have a mouthful for you today! Today, we’re playing a game of ‘What do you think it means’ inspired by Kristy Cambron’s latest release, The Illusionist’s Apprentice. If you haven’t read my review … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – Nicky woop

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Hello there, fellow word nerds!  I’m introducing you to a bit of Aussie slang today with another round of ‘What do you think it means?’  As you will have seen in the title, today’s ‘word’ (I use that term loosely, … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – Slangwhanger (Part II)

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Welcome to Word Nerd Wednesday.  If you caught last week’s post you’ll remember we were discussing the word slangwhanger; or more correctly, I put the word out there and asked you to tell me what you thought it meant. Some … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – Slangwhanger

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

  Okay, we’re going to have some fun on Word Nerd Wednesday today!  I’ve just finished reading the second book in Sandra Orchard’s Serena Jones series: Another Day, Another Dali.*  (It’s a fabulous series, if you haven’t read it yet.) … Continue reading →

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My New Favourite Word

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

I came across this article today on The Huffington Post and fell in love at first sight: ultracrepidarian (adj) – noting or pertaining to a person who criticizes, judges, or gives advice outside the area of his or her expertise; … Continue reading →

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Word Painting

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

Here is a positively delicious adjective if you can find the right moment to use it: evanescent (adj) – soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. I first came across this word in a poem … Continue reading →

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Word painting

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with adjectives, but here’s a good one to add to your vocabulary: ignominious (adj) – deserving or causing public disgrace or shame It even sounds like you’re looking down your nose at … Continue reading →

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